Pacifists Fear Soldiers Attend Chicago Peace Meeting
Delegates to the People's Council of America for Democracy and Peace avoided public talks in Chicago. Deputies patrolled picnic grounds while delegates dispersed homeward. Mayor Thompson faced possible indictment for failure to aid police efforts against pacifists.
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Pastor to Face Murder Charge in Vil lisca Ax Murders
The Rev. Lynm George John Kelly will be brought to Red Oak Iowa from Logan tonight to face a murder indictment. He is charged with killing Lena Selllinger age 11, one of eight victims in the Lissoa ax murders of 1912.
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Logan
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Villisca
Dynamite Blast Hits Miners Home in Butte
A dynamite blast on a boarding house porch in Butte Montana damaged the building and shattered glass in nearby homes. Twenty miners slept inside with no injuries. Police seek an Austrian believed to have threatened one of the two miners living there.
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One Man Shot in Frisco as Strike Starts
In San Francisco on Labor Day a man was shot during an argument and two people were arrested for attempting to burn a car barn as a strike for higher wages shorter hours and union recognition began. The strike affected two beaches and seventy five miles of streets exposing company track.
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United Railroads
Mob destroys four street cars in Springfield strike clash
In Springfield Illinois on Labor Day night a mob of more than 1000 strike sympathizers attacked and wrecked four street cars in the business district. Crews were driven off and the cars released. State troops are attempting to control the mob near the courthouse square.
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Springfield
New School Term Opens Today for All Branches
School reopens this morning with grade schools at 9 o clock and the high school at 5 45 o clock. The office of Superintendent Fee issued a statement detailing report locations and the general aims of this year's opening.
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Overnight entries for Cheyenne dog track meet
Official overnight entries list for Cheyenne Wyoming races on Tuesday September 4 includes claimers and purses. Notable names include Henry Walbank Honton Oscuro Dancing Star Seach-Clathing Purse $200 for two year olds and upward at a furlong distance with a 800 pm rain or shine post.
Haig and Joffre in Argument with Lloyd George
British commander General Haig and French General Joffre were in a tense exchange with Prime Minister Lloyd George over war policy. The scene suggests mounting discord among Allied leaders during critical wartime decisions.
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Senate Debates War Profits Tax in Holiday Clash
Senate clashed over war profits taxes with decisive defeats for LaFollette amendments. A 70 percent maximum was rejected 65 to 20, and a 65 percent raise failed 53 to 17. The bill moves toward a one third increase about $1.06 billion with broader tax proposals pending.
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Wilson Welcomes Draft Army into Service of Nation
President Wilson addressed the first draftees of the national army in Washington and urged vigilance. He called the soldiers the country and world will watch as they serve in a "special sense the soldiers of freedom" under the draft act.
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US Food Administration Calls Sugar Conservation
The administration asked Americans to cut sugar use due to allied shortages and ship delays. It says no great sacrifices are needed, just elimination of waste and careful use to share Cuba and Hawaii crops with Europe.
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Food Administration
Europe
Four German Planes Raid English Coast Again
London reports four German aircraft bombed the southeast coast Monday night with no casualties or damages yet recorded. An official statement notes enemy planes crossed at 1 a.m. and other German attackers were engaged by Allied fighters. In France, German attempts to retake Hurtevise failed, while French defense and offensive actions continued amid heavy bombardment. Amsterdam publishes an interview claiming Turkey supports the pope's peace initiative and a quadruple alliance with favorable yet mixed responses.
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German leaders weigh Wilson peace note amid Reichstag debate
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports German politicians ready to press for government action on Alsace Lorraine and a formal Reichstag response to President Wilson’s peace proposals. Clerical center member Mathing Evreberevr is seen pushing recognition or a direct government reply and calls for postwar disarmament.
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Germany
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Teuton cries to Pershing after Verdun defeat
Paris dispatch reports a German officer captured after the recent French advance north of Verdun breaking down before General Pershing. Tears filled his eyes as he proclaimed, It is all over, we are lost, reflecting the perceived futility of the bloodshed.
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Pershing
Paris
Verdun
Russians Abandon Baltic Port as German Drive Advances
Petrograd reports Riga region evacuated due to threat. Russian units retreat toward the north as German forces push on the Dvina near Riga. West of the Dvina Russian positions evacuated while a Baltic offensive gains momentum around Riga, 26 miles from Petrograd.
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Plot to Restore Monarchy Seen in Germans Riga Drive
A U S report discusses a German strategy to aid monarchist factions in Russia and to press toward Petrograd while Riga falls. It forecasts possible evacuation of Petrograd and Moscow becoming the capital, arguing Moscow's historic stature could bolster legitimacy for a restored autocracy.
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Pefer
Labor Day Handicap Upsets Three Popular Entries
The Labor Day Handicap produced a surprising win by Say in a field that included Say Wins Labor Day Handicap beating three popular entries. The meet drew many observers and featured strong performances from Say and others in the races, with enthusiasm and close finishes noted throughout.
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